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Sorel’s fall ’10 women’s collection is more fashionable. The reason is that the brand comes with bold colors, fun plaids and details, including contrast laces and menswear accents. Sorel’s fall line will deliver to better department stores, outdoor shops and boutiques in August. Check it out and lot’s of success…

The purchase of a Gommino from Tod’s is also investment in the fast-disappearing art of shoemaking. Tod’s Alligator Gommino, 133 pebbles on its sole and it’s made of just two pieces of leather and $5,400, it’s more than an indulgence in luxurious simplicity Italian style pair of shoes. Oh, la la!!

Johnston & Murphy has handcrafted footwear for every American president since Millard Fillmore in 1850 — including Abraham Lincoln’s boots, above. This tradition continues with President Obama’s selection of a sleek black oxford, a more contemporary choice than many previous presidents. Come fall, a Handcrafted in Italy collection inspired by Obama’s selection will be available in Johnston & Murphy stores nationwide and online at www.johnstonmurphy.com.

SKECHERS USA, Inc., a global leader in lifestyle footwear, today announced that it has been named 2009 Company of the Year by Footwear Plus, a leading footwear trade publication. This Plus Award for Design Excellence marks the fourth time in five years that SKECHERS has claimed the top prize.  “It is a great honor to be named Company of the Year by our industry for the second consecutive year,” began Michael Greenberg, president of SKECHERS. Congrats!!

Crocs are well known for producing practical and comfortable footwear. They have now extended their range of shoes designed specifically for the catering industry and these are available from Nisbets Next Day Catering Equipment. They have an adjustable strap to hold the foot securely and some of them are the classically shaped men’s shoes with laces for a secure fit. Comfort is the key.